The Gift Of Love: A Forbidden Love Story

She stood at the base of her bed packing the rest of her stuff. Not that she had much anyways. The good stuffs she once had were all sold out to raise money for her father’s treatment. It was only on her Father’s deathbed, that she found out, the mother she thought was dead in 19 years of her life was alive and well. Somewhere in another country, with her new family. Her father was a government worker, that earned about 60,000 Naira, monthly. Although, the money was small. It was still good enough, for the both of them. Due to the sudden ill-health, her father’s savings was used for his Cancer treatment and the little that remained was given to her in hope that she would find her mother.

 She did a quick scan around the place, seeming as though she wanted to burn the picture of the place she once called home, to memory.

There was nothing holding her back though. She had neither friends nor family. She was 5’4ft tall, with earthy brown eyes, a cute button nose, glistening chocolate skin and a beautiful face. She was overly thin, apparently, she lost weight with everything going on.

 All her friends were online friends. She broke up with her boyfriend when she caught him having sex with Gina; her nemesis.

They have known each other since kindergarten. Gina was known as the school tyrant, bullying the weak and fearing the strong. Gina’s personality never suited well with her, making them argue and quarrel about everything in school.

She dragged her suitcase into the awaiting taxi. Glancing back at the old house, she sighed. Her pose filled with absorbing melancholy and stepped into the car. Ready to face the New phase in her life.

She felt really nervous, to meet her mom after all this years as she flipped the photo of the elegant woman to see an address behind it. With her last savings, she managed to take a flight to Florida.

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“Oh. Mrs. Luther, your Son is quite intelligent. He even won the mathematics, Olympic. You must be very happy for having such a brilliant son.”

 “Yes, yes. Lucas is such a good boy. And a brilliant one at that. He’s always making us proud.” Grace Luther couldn’t contain a smile. She raised her hand to pat the little boy’s head, With a smile on her face.

The principal smiled. Unescorted them out of the school Gate.

 Meanwhile at the airport. Adeline's Flight Landed much earlier Than she’d, thought.

She glanced around, taking in the beauty of the place. “Finally!” She exclaimed excitingly, Bringing out the photo from her bag, She flipped it around. And Turned to check, the address behind it.

 She stopped a cab. And showed the driver the address On the photo. After seeing the address they driver Smiled and politely helped her put Her suitcase, In the boot.

 She went into the cab with her purse. Everywhere, looked so new to her. The city was Beautiful.

A few minutes later, she noticed the driver sneak a glance at her from the mirror and could not help but ask. “Is there a problem?” the young driver scratched his head embarrassingly after getting caught. “Miss. Are you related to the Luther’s?” she raised her brows at the question. “No.”

“Oh. When I saw the address, I thought you were related to them. They have a Mansion around there, you seem new around here. So you probably don’t know about them. They are, one of the most influential people in Florida…” the young man chattered continuously, as she looked through the window. Seems her mother found herself a rich husband.

 After a long drive, and several turns, the cab pulled up in a Humongous Mansion.

After she dropped from the cab, she pulled out the photo and turned to the address. Making sure it was correct, She Walked to the gate, and rang the bell. Several minutes later, A security guard came Out. “Excuse me, what can I do for you?”

 “Hello I’m looking for this lady. Grace Luther.” She showed him the picture and the address on it.

 “Wait a moment.” The security guard went into the house And came out a few moments later, with a middle-aged lady before the gates opened. She went in and whispered a greeting to the lady, “Hello.”

 “Please come this way.” She was led to the resting room. The lady walked in with a lovely smile on her face. “Please, make yourself comfortable, While I make a call.”

“Mom, can we go to the park?” Lucas asked when they walked towards the car. “No, dear. We have to pick your sister up from her mentor’s place.” Lucas pouted and whispered, “But the driver can pick her up later.”

“Not today, Lucas. Maybe some other time.”

“Okay.” Lucas pouted and lowered his head in silence as his mom reached for her phone to pick up the call.

“What is it, Linda?” The middle aged lady answered professionally, “Madam, there is a young lady at the house. She said she wants to see you.”

Grace Luther frown slightly before asking, “Who is she? Did you ask her what she wants?”

“She didn’t say, Madam.”

“Hmm.. I’ll be back shortly.” She calmly turned signaled the driver. “Return to the house.” The lady walked back to Delight, with a smile. “The madam will be here soon, would you like anything?”

“Yes, yes. A little bit of water will do.” She rasp in a hoarse voice. She was very much hungry and tasty as she has not taken anything, since morning. She was consume with worries, would her mother accept her or will she be cast out? She could not continue on the thought as she was very much broke and penniless. Only a little money from her books remained.

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“So, I heard you were looking for me?” An elegant woman walked in with a little boy by her side. Adeline stood up as she accessed the lady. She looks more beautiful in person, slightly plump with curves, shiny black hair, earthy brown eyes and light chocolate skin. Seems like she got her eye and skin color from her.

“Hello, mother.” Grace looked at the young lady in front of her in shock. A sense of recognition flash in her earthy orbs as she looked at the familiar face.